Also called leno weave;. Also called gauze weave. a weave structure in which paired warp yarns are intertwined in a series of figure eights and filling yarn is passed through each of the interstices so formed, producing a firm, open mesh.
any fabric in this weave.
(in textiles) a weave in which the warp yarns are twisted together in pairs between the weft or filling yarns
a fabric of this weave
1850–55; perhaps Anglicized variant of French linon lawn, derivative of lin linen (< Latin līnum flax)
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Next make a conical net of leno, open at both ends, and of such a size that the two rings may form the frames of its two extremities.
From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.
Measure the circumference of your net frame, and see that you get sufficient leno to make a good full net.
From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.
Madame, I am pleased to see that you wear leno.
From Lazarre by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell
The material usually employed in making the 'bag' is called leno.
From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.
On their return to the skiff, the presiding matron, while Miss Du Plessis rowed, unfolded a long piece of yellow leno she had picked up in one of the rooms.
From Two Knapsacks A Novel of Canadian Summer Life by Campbell, John
I must wonder: If the real Jay Leno, known for his collection of classic cars, plays a character named Jay Limo in the film, does Jay Limo also . . . collect cars?
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
Bruno Fernandes swung his delivery to the far post and Casemiro rose highest to thump a towering header past Bernd Leno.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
She occasionally had guests—locals in the studio, and stars like Liberace, Harry Belafonte and Jay Leno by phone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
Schwarzenegger launched his 2003 gubernatorial bid on “The Tonight Show,” hosted by Jay Leno; Swalwell announced his unsuccessful presidential bid on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
This year he’d paid some huge sum to fly in Jay Leno to serve as the entertainment.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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